UN General Assembly applauds Ukraine, shuns Russia in tense meeting just hours after deadly missile strikes

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya speaks during a United Nations General Assembly special session at the United Nations headquarters on October 10, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The UN General Assembly on Monday greeted Ukraine’s delegate with applause, according to CNN. The body met Russia’s ambassador…

The Comprehensive List of 285 Trivia Questions and Answers for Workgroups

Trivia is a great way to bring your team together but deciding on the perfect trivia questions and answers can be easier said than done. That’s why we put together a comprehensive list for you to pick from for your next trivia game.  Updated: October 10, 2022 Trivia games are a fun and social team activity for workgroups, especially when you’ve got trivia questions…

Singapore-based staffing platform Workmate acquired by Persol Asia Pacific

Workmate, a Singapore-based on-demand staffing platform, has been acquired by Persol Asia Pacific, one of the region’s largest HR service providers. Workmate focuses on frontline and essential workers, and the acquisition will allow it to expand its HR solutions throughout the Asia Pacific. Workmate currently operates in Thailand and Indonesia and is expanding operations into…

Thai beauty platform Konvy raises Series A for international expansion

Founded 10 years ago, Konvy is now Thailand’s top beauty e-commerce platform. It plans to accelerate its omnichannel and international distribution with a new Series A of $10 million from Insignia Ventures Partners. Konvy was launched in 2012 by Chinese entrepreneur QingGui Huang, who previously managed fashion e-commerce platforms in China. It now works with…

Stock up on everyday home essentials during Prime Day 2, with deals on Ziploc bags, Brita water filters, more

With Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target pushing Black Friday-level savings events earlier and earlier each year, the temptation to get your big ticket holiday shopping done before November is high. While that’s not a bad strategy, these sales aren’t just good for picking up the latest MacBook or a new robot vacuum. Amazon’s Prime…